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She's a CT Democrat running for Congress. She says others 'not meeting the moment, not meeting the urgency'

Jillian Gilchrest argues that the incumbent is not meeting the moment as she challenges him in the Democratic primary.

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Jul 12, 2026
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Connecticut state Rep. Jillian Gilchrest is challenging U.S. Rep. John B. Larson and two other Democrats in an August 11 primary. She says Larson and former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin are out of touch and argues the party needs stronger competition.

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Democratic candidate challenging John B. Larson in Connecticut’s 2026 congressional primary

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Donald Trump
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President of the United States, criticized by Gilchrest

Democratic congressional candidate and Hartford school board member

Democratic congressional candidate and former Hartford mayor

Connecticut representative and Democratic primary opponent

ALSO MENTIONED  Andrew Fleischmann, Former Connecticut state representative defeated by Gilchrest; Deb Polun, West Hartford deputy mayor speaking for the Bronin campaign

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